Black-banded Fruit-dove vs Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Ptilinopus alligator compared with Ptilinopus mercierii
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-banded Fruit-dove | Red-moustached Fruit-dove |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ptilinopus alligator | Ptilinopus mercierii |
| Order | Columbiformes | Columbiformes |
| Family | Columbidae | Columbidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Extinct |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 37.3 cm (14.7 in) | — |
| Weight | 228.0 g (8.04 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-banded Fruit-dove
Extinct
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
About These Birds
Black-banded Fruit-dove
Black-banded Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus alligator), 28 cm. White head and underparts separated by a bold black breast band; back dark green. Endemic to the Top End of Australia's Northern Territory, where it occupies sandstone gorge woodland. Frugivore. Poorly known; considered Near Threatened by some authorities.
Red-moustached Fruit-dove
Red-moustached Fruit-dove (Ptilinopus mercierii), 27 cm. Green with a red moustachial streak and orange underparts; endemic to the Marquesas Islands. Last confirmed on Nuku Hiva and Hiva Oa. Possibly Extinct; last reliably recorded in the 1970s. Threatened by introduced rats and cats.